Description
A rich and creamy potato dish that combines sharp cheddar and gruyere cheese, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup gruyere cheese, grated
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, sweet, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Nutmeg, a pinch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes, aiming for 1/8 inch thickness.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then add onions and cook until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook briefly.
- Add heavy cream and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg; simmer until thickened.
- Reduce heat, gradually whisk in the cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish, followed by half of the cheese sauce; repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Slice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking. Let the dish rest after baking to solidify layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 90mg